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Could also think of that as a 13th chord without the seventh... so, maybe something jazzy as well? Ravel-ish? Makes me think of a music teacher I had, wrote all kinds of big band type stuff.

You then did not actually need a melody leading in the piano. This new version with the flute looks a bit more promising 😀 Regards!

I made a better version of this now, based on points raised by Luis and Kvothe. Still have a few big jumps in the trombone and bass clarinet to sort out. Also need to put all my slurs in; but otherwise it's more or less done I think? Nocturne No.1 in Eb minor (Faure orchestration) #73 (midi).mp3 Nocturne No.1 in Eb minor (Faure orchestration) #73 (score).pdf

The piano piece was a job for a female singer. I rejected the job after I started composing. The payment was too low. The whole story takes too long. No, no one should play it. I have a very early version of a part with flutes. I tried to break up the 4 bars scheme. Piano Ballade_86 new branch_14.mp3

What a wonderful piece. It captures the late Romantic style perfectly. And it’s of a very high standard. Is there a score available?

I don't really think of myself as a "pianist" but more a piano player, as such, I tend to shy away from writing piano music and focus more on orchestral works. However, I've been lately trying to spend a little time each day, just playing around on the piano, and record it, just to see what I come up with. This was a piece I improvised this morning and liked enough to share. Stream of consciousness no. 2.mp3

So in this context, what should he have done that he did not? That's what's unclear to me, sorry! Neat choice. FL Studio is indeed a very strong software, but this is then incidental music, and it's not intended for anyone to play it, right? Don't hesitate on posting here how it went if you feel eager to! Regards!

I didn't know that quote. Amazing. 🤣

Such a simple Melody.......Yet so Famous SWAN LAKE.pdf SWAN LAKE.mid

Study in G# Min.mp3

idk opus 4 - 1.mp3 opus 4 - 2.mp3 opus 4 - 3.mp3

This is a good idea! I will try it out with a flute or something.

In this tutorial, we explore how to use the neighboring modes of E♭ Major to add color and variety in music composition. This isn't modulation, but rather a way to borrow modes and their harmonic character to enrich your music. The 'Modal Map' can be downloaded from… https://asgarzademusicschool.com/blog/music-composition-ideas-e-flat-major-and-neighbor-modes

Yes, I use FL Studio. I use mainly Kontakt 8 and its libraries. "A sync agent bridges the gap between music creators (artists, composers) and media executives (music supervisors)." My sync agent is supposed to find work/jobs for me.

Yes ...He certainly knew how to " MILK A BUCK " When interviewed and questioned, how he felt about people belittling him and mocking him, He said : " I cried all the way to the Bank ... And then i Bought it " ---

Melodies Themes Motives Harmony Chords Textures Form Development Structure Time Originality Creativity Score Presentation Instrumentation Orchestration Playability Execution of Given Challenge Taste 4 8 2 10 3 8 2 9 Average Score: 5.75 I'm not one to enjoy being critical, too harshly of anyone's original music, as most of the time, music is subjective and taken in based on individual opinion and preference, but from a professional stand point, this score is quite difficult to follow. I'd also note that the terms of the competition stated; "3 - 5 monophonic or polyphonic instruments/voices." {most of the Instrumentation choices here are neither mono / polyphonic in nature, and there are far too many of them.. lol} While I understand your intent, in your use of braces (which you used grand staff brackets rather than part brackets, but I understand, nonetheless lol), for a section representing 1 performer, it's simply not within the constraints of the rules of the competition. I went ahead and graded it as I would any other score, however, to provide you with some level of feedback on the writing done here. I did not want to neglect it, artistically. As you can see, I highly favor the Originality, the Textures, and your taste within the given score, however, the piece itself is very "through-composed" without much rhyme or reason that's easily discernible... Meaning, I don't hear a motif that catches my attention; a home for me to reference back to again, to keep my ear on-track with the music. For that reason, I felt a 2 was appropriate for the form/development section, as well as the 4 in the Melodies, Themes, and Motives. (Slightly higher because of the intricacies in melodic components with the few polyphonic instruments you do have in use for this score.) Ultimately, I feel that this score should not be considered as a valid entry, simply based on the number of staves you've used here, despite the constraints, but I will always have respect for anything that anyone has taken their time and effort to work on, and this piece, in and of itself, has the potential to be much greater than it is, currently, I think. - Uncle Red

Oh, I already heard about the guy, "Mr. Showmanship". He was a clever one, good performer, better charmer. Regards!

Hi Nd, welcome to the forums! Do you happen to have a score of this? Interesting choice of piano, by the way. I'm not particularly fond of the way it attacks the notes that are outside of the high register but that's a more a matter of taste than anything else I will likely say in this message. I found some nice moments of calm in your piece, such as the section starting at ~1:10, or the section that preludes the end. Some others, such as the accelerando + pedal and the passage preceding it (1:35 and on, more or less) were not really my thing, they seem forced and for me, not in a good way. Question: did you publish the No.3, No.2 or No.1 here? Just out of curiosity. Best regards, Daniel–Ø.

I am unaware of this. Do you have a guy for... Wait, what's a sync agent in this context? 😆 A melody atop of the video &/or your piece can indeed sound better. But one must take certain things (some I did point out in the other reply, some not, some others I may not even know) into account when writing one. As a suggestion for experimenting yourself, perhaps you could try writing a melody with a distinguishable instrument (such as a flute, a clarinet, a music box, or whatever you want) on top of what you already have (minus what you think that could interfere) and see what happens, if it works, or it gets so cluttered. Kind regards!

Soundishly, perfect orchestration, my friend. How well you know the piece and the instruments you used is obviously extraordinary. Continue working on this. This is great.

Hello Tristan: I have these glaring errors in there because I don't play the piano—and when I do, I only use virtual instruments. You are right about that octave; I hadn't considered that it might not be playable. As for those notes that appear to be marked as triplets, they are actually three eighth notes, though they do look like a triplet here. I didn't intend to have triplets there—nor could I have them—because I would otherwise be short an eighth note. Thanks again for your helpful tips.

I thank you very much for your vast explanations. Now I can understand much better what the people meant with their critics. This initially should be an job from my sync agent. This youtube song was the example. Wanted was something in this style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8AAacIL3LM The track in the video has almost no melody. While the devoplemt of my piece I created a melody and I thougt with a melody in my piece it would sound much better.

Hi Tristan! Nice composition! I would say, you have a nice thematic idea. You could have progressed it, though, into d dur or perhaps c dur. As we can see here:. your writing is very messy, although using a notation software. You should know that in composition, you could always use marks such as simile. You also didn't have to keep emphasizing that it is piano and not something else like... Idk... fortississississississississississimo. As you can see, you have decided to make a triplet here at the start. Very creative, but, the problem is the notation. You need to have a 3 on the top of the triplet... Right? Adding on to my point, it doesn't even sound like a triplet, so why did you do like such? I am confused. Also, you shouldn't write ♩=120. Instead, write Italian. More fancy, you know. Write moderato. Write poco allegretto ma non troppo. (etc.). Moreover, some stuff are proving a second Rachmaninov, which is you, because of these.: yep. That is your left hand span... I am surprised. Nice one, welcome to YC, enjoy your time, see you later! -TristanTheTristan Composer

Just had a listen to it. I'm not sure if it's stimulating but I found it funny (in the good way) at times. I can get why it's called "noise": the piece ended, and youtube directly put "Studie 1" from Stockhausen next. I couldn't have told that it was a diferent piece if they were both presented in the same mp3. I would say this is a matter of finding your public. Value is relative, and subjective. There's always a non-zero chance that some may find your work (the one you submitted) interesting or even beautiful. In fact, you can prove this yourself by making something you may find most terrible and sharing it. Sooner or later, someone may appear and praise it. Keep following the path you like. Kind regards!

Thank you for your honest opinion. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. To me, if a piece is not found "interesting," it means it is no different from a mere mess—it is not a work that holds value for others. When I create a work, I don't necessarily have the conscious intent of making it for someone else; rather, I make it because it's fun, and I am satisfied with that aspect. However, I feel that can sometimes turn into a sort of self-indulgence. What I am clearly seeking is to create something that others find highly creative and stimulating. For example, Edgard Varèse’s Poème électronique is a work of so-called "noise," yet it is stimulating and incredibly imaginative to listen to. (Of course, I don't think for a moment that I belong in their lineage, but that is exactly what I am aiming for.) I believe I can only take pride in having created a "great" work—moving beyond simple self-satisfaction—when it possesses the kind of value that makes others feel it is worth listening to. In other words, I am talking about that specific talent. Even if I can create something I find interesting, if it holds no value for others, I feel I lack the talent—or perhaps the ability—to present that value. Of course, I don't think anyone's talent can be fully determined by a single work, but I simply wanted to ask as a point of reference. At least with this piece, I wasn't able to provide any value to the listener; therefore, I suppose it can be classified as a work of self-indulgence. Regardless, your perspective was extremely helpful! Thank you for your valuable input.